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The Lost World: Jurassic Park [43366] LBX/DTS/THX (1997)
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Author:  thewhitefalcon [ 24 Jul 2015, 23:16 ]
Post subject:  The Lost World: Jurassic Park [43366] LBX/DTS/THX (1997)
Lost World, The: Jurassic Park (1997) [43366]

Quote:
...it will be as good as it is, you know?
- Michael Crichton on The Lost World: Jurassic Park

The highly hyped sequel that didn't turn out so great, The Lost World: Jurassic Park shows up here on a spectacular DTS transfer.

Picture: 4.8/5
This is probably the best LD I've seen, and it's one where I wouldn't expect the average layman to say "wow, that DVD looks fuzzy" if they didn't know it was on LaserDisc. Film is clear, though the grain is a bit inconsistent(perhaps some enhancement?). Not enough to really mar the movie though. A surprisingly good level of detail from the film, colors are nice, etc.

Sound: 5/5
It's a DTS master. What did you expect? 8-) Dialog and SFX are nicely balanced and crisp. The John Williams score is excellent, and there is plenty of bass to get the floor rumbling.

Film: 2/5
It starts out promising, and has plenty of enjoyable moments. Shortly after the third side goes into the player, the film absolutely falls apart. :thumbdown: Far worse than I remember, and I just watched this not too long ago. "Something has survived" all right, and it stinks.

Overall, that makes this a bit of a hard sell. It's a great, reference quality transfer (in my amateur opinion) but the content isn't all that great.
I'd also note the jacket is just a cheap sleeve; in fact, it feels like the cheapest LD jacket I've encountered. Very flimsy. Discs are in baggies, not the proper sleeves either.

If you're looking for mindless entertainment, or a DTS disc that tends to be cheaper than average, TLW may be for you. Otherwise...you may want to just get the first film and forget this one ever happened.

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Viewed on a DVL-909 connected to a Sony KDL-32L4000, sound provided by a Sony STR-K650P attached to Pioneer SP-BS21LR speakers.
Author:  benmbe [ 25 Jul 2015, 01:29 ]
Post subject:  Re: The Lost World: Jurassic Park [43366] LBX/DTS/THX (1997)
Good evening Thewhitefalcon,

I just want to mention something of worth to your good self kind sir

Your contribution with added enthusiasm to this site has been duly noted and appreciated by myself, and so thought you should know that.

JURASSIC PARK THE LOST WORLD.......actually I enjoyed this as much as the first movie.
I have multiples of this title from the UK / US & Japan in DS / DD and DTS.

Thank you for sharing your findings with us

Kind Regards

:wave: :thumbup:
Author:  thewhitefalcon [ 25 Jul 2015, 01:55 ]
Post subject:  Re: The Lost World: Jurassic Park [43366] LBX/DTS/THX (1997)
It's a hard call, because I really enjoy it right until the moment
[Reveal] Spoiler:
the boat crashes into the dock.
after that point it just goes PFFT.
Author:  benmbe [ 26 Jul 2015, 15:50 ]
Post subject:  Re: The Lost World: Jurassic Park [43366] LBX/DTS/THX (1997)
Good day thewhitefalcon,

I have no idea what PFFT is sorry?

Kind Regards

:thumbup: :wave:
Author:  signofzeta [ 26 Jul 2015, 16:51 ]
Post subject:  Re: The Lost World: Jurassic Park [43366] LBX/DTS/THX (1997)
I never saw this movie back in the day. I bought the DTS LD a couple of years ago just to have a cheap DTS LD. The movie is incredibly bad for like a dozen reasons but the part that stands out in my mind the most is when the bad guys are using those moronically designed dune buggy things to capture a bunch of dinos. It was obviously designed to sell some dumb Dino-Buster (or whatever) toys that it made Thundercats look subtle.

It is a very very good disc this though.
Author:  thewhitefalcon [ 26 Jul 2015, 19:22 ]
Post subject:  Re: The Lost World: Jurassic Park [43366] LBX/DTS/THX (1997)
benmbe wrote:
Good day thewhitefalcon,

I have no idea what PFFT is sorry?

Kind Regards

:thumbup: :wave:


Make the sound with your tongue. ;)

Yes, it's a very good disc. Just a disappointing film.
Author:  benmbe [ 28 Jul 2015, 09:27 ]
Post subject:  Re: The Lost World: Jurassic Park [43366] LBX/DTS/THX (1997)
I have no idea
Author:  joey2064 [ 16 Sep 2015, 15:05 ]
Post subject:  Re: The Lost World: Jurassic Park [43366] LBX/DTS/THX (1997)
I completely agree with your review of this film. I can also tell you that the French PAL release of this video is stunning too!
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